The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-04-14
Leisure Thoughts !!


ry of the Spring battle have passed
away, and people are beginning to
take calm survey Of the political.
field. Men were drawn into excite
ment, during the campaign, and heat
ed discussion, and hasty action, were
the order of the day. Out of the heat
and turmoil came the sober second
thought, the intelligent realization Of
all the varied experiences, as well as
the possible mistakes, of the time.
That many men made the Spring cleo
ton time for the payment Of politi-
cal grudges, was apparent upon the
face Of things. There was what is
generally termed ''throat-cutting."
But these experiences are among the
the things Of the past, and let us bury
them in the past. Let us put away
even the fact that number Of those
who dub themselves Republican lead
ers voted the Democratic ticket. All
these things are past.
What is before us? The county
campaign is coming on. That we
must make united effort in order to
elect our county ticket, is as plain as
daylight, and as simple as the rule of
addition. By the kindness OF few
thick-headed fellows, our Democratic
friends now have one of the leading
county offices, and with the same kind
of work hereafter, the same result will
be secured. The glory Of the Repub-
lican party Of Jackson county has not
yet departed. There are victories yet
in store for the old party. The Stan
dard has fought the battles of the Re
publican party too long to fall into
the belief that the party has no mis-
sion beyond the placing in Office of
little circle of men. We want to con-
tinue the pure and economic govern
ment Of the county. We want to
keep up the county's reputation for
honesty and uprightness. True, the
Republican party has made some mis-
takes, but generally the record of the
party is good, and Jackson county
never lost penny through misman-
agement on the part Of Republicans.
The Standard will continue to ad-
vocate the grand old party, to fight as
it has always done, on the very skir-.
mish line. 1t will at she same time
caution its party friends of such dan
gers as may arise, and unhesitatingly
denounce and expose faithless servants.
If any politician expects to see the
day when the Jackson Standard will
not be on hands to advocate the right,
and denounce the wrong, he might as
well die now.
Friends, let us put aside every
thought now save that Of harmo-
nious, successful county convention
and county campaign. There are
some important offices to fill this year.
There will be contest over the NOM
ination for Probate Judge, to succeed
Judge Ell. c. Miller, one of the grand
est officers, as we'll as one of the best
Republicans, the county ever had.
There will be Clerk Of the Court to
elect, as besides other officers. It is
to be an important campaign. Every
Republican will have to put on the
amor this year. There is victory
awaiting us, if we do our duty, and
defeat if we act the fool. Let us be
wise. Let us lift the party of progress
and victory above any possible fears
Of defeat, and make victory certain
from the start.
We must not forget that the Office
of County Treasurer is soon to be
filled again. We have had no trouble
with any other office, and now that
we have a good Republican officer
therein, we should see to it that the
Democrats get no more showing in
that line. AS an enthusiastic young
man shouted the other night: "We are
for the Republican ticket" But,
friends, the convention should be so
managed that the party could go into
the campaign in frst-class fighting
trim. Let all petty jealousles and all
consuming ambitions be smothered,
and let us go into the fight as Repub-
licans-worthy of that grand name.